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David D. Y. Chen is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Science, where he leads an active research group focused on analytical chemistry and separation science. His work bridges fundamental chemical principles with practical applications in instrumentation development, natural product analysis, and biomedical research.
- Institution: University of British Columbia
- Faculty: Faculty of Science
- Department: Department of Chemistry
- Office: Chemistry A347
- Contact: chen@chem.ubc.ca | 604-822-0878
Chen's research program is built on the premise that chemical separation is driven by physical field and chemical equilibrium. His group designs novel instruments that provide enhanced separation power for chemical analysis and purification, with several major research thrusts including interface development for capillary electrophoresis-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (CE-ESI-MS), electrophoretic strategies for biomolecule purification, affinity capillary electrophoresis for biochemical interactions, and quantitative investigation of anesthetic agents. The group has made significant contributions to deep eutectic solvent applications for natural product extraction and green chemistry approaches.
Chen's publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact research, with over 30 publications in 2024-2025 alone. His recent work spans analytical method development, natural product extraction, food analysis, environmental monitoring, and biomedical applications. The research shows a strong trend toward green chemistry approaches using deep eutectic solvents, high-throughput analytical methods, and advanced mass spectrometry techniques for complex sample analysis.
- Royal Society of Chemistry Award in Analytical Separation Methods (2001)
- UBC Charles A. McDowell Award for Excellence in Research (2002)
- Canadian Society for Chemistry W. A. E. McBryde Medal (2008)
- Canadian Society for Chemistry Maxxam Award (2015)
Chen maintains an active research program with numerous collaborations, including a notable ongoing collaboration with Dr. David Ansley at Vancouver General Hospital studying anesthetic agents and oxidative stress. His group welcomes students from diverse backgrounds including physics, mathematics, computer science, and biology, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of modern analytical chemistry. The research group benefits from Vancouver's favorable research environment and collaborates with various research centers at UBC.
